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WorksheetsUnit 1 Study Guide
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Bodley's
In “Bodley’s Quest,” which of the following BEST
describes Thomas Bodley’s motivation and
Kenelm of Digby’s motivation?
Thomas Bodley and Kenelm of Digby are both
interested in power and fame.
Thomas Bodley and Kenelm of Digby are both
interested in raising money for the Oxford
University Library.
Thomas Bodley is concerned with power and
fame while Kenelm of Digby is interested in
raising money for the library.
Thomas Bodley is interested in raising money for
the Oxford University Library while Kenelm of
Digby is concerned with power and fame.
Bodley's
Why does the author MOST LIKELY use the
word shrewd in the sentence from the passage?
While the Duke had plenty of money to donate, he
was also a shrewd businessman.
to explain that Bodley had to be prepared to
negotiate with a clever businessman
to explain that Bodley had to resist taking
advantage of a trusting businessman
to explain that Bodley had to be ready to argue
with an unfriendly businessman
to explain that Bodley had to help an ignorant
businessman
Bodley's
Which BEST explains why the author uses the
word prestige in reference to Kenelm's
motivation?
"Books? Who cares about books?" Kenelm replied. "I
want my name associated with power and prestige."
Kenelm's motivation was influenced by his
desire to be honored as someone with great
wealth and high social status.
Kenelm's motivation was influenced by his
desire to be known for his ability to perform
dazzling illusions.
Kenelm's motivation was influenced by his
desire to be seen as superior to everyone else.
Kenelm's motivation was influenced by his
desire to become an authority on libraries.
Bodley's
Which statement BEST describes the author's
attitude toward Thomas Bodley's process for
gaining funds for the library?
The author disapproves of his methods and is
disgusted that he pressured his friend.
The author has no feelings about his methods
and is not affected by his behavior.
The author approves of his methods and is
impressed by his creativity.
The author forgives his methods and excuses
his plans.
Bodley's
How does Kenelm provide Bodley a new way to
raise money for the library?
Kenelm recommends to Bodley that he create
the Benefactors’ Book.
Kenelm recommends that Bodley display his
name in the library for everyone to see.
Kenelm explains that he can afford to give the
library as much money as it needs to grow.
Kenelm asks for his crest to be published in the
Benefactors’ Book increasing the value of the
book.
Moctezuma
According to “Moctezuma II,” what early mistake
did Moctezuma make that led to his
imprisonment?
He showed Cortés his gold mines.
He presented Cortés with a gift of gold.
He provided Cortés a guided tour of his city.
He welcomed Cortés into his city just as his
enemies had.
Moctezuma
"Alone"
Alone in my head, I'm feeling so low. I did something
wrong, No one can know.
I'm sad and tired, I can't sleep at night, You haunt my
dreams when I turn out the light.
Deep down inside, I know it's my fault, So I'm just
going to lock it away in my vault.
How is the theme of "Moctezuma II" similar to the
poem "Alone"?
Both speak to being in prison, literally and
figuratively.
Both deal with being at war with others and with
yourself.
Both explore how bad decisions can lead to
regret and sadness.
Both look at how a relationship can end badly,
resulting in bitterness.
Moctezuma
Which plot element BEST describes the moment
when Cortes' soldiers stormed the palace and
put Moctezuma in chains?
climax
falling action
resolution
rising action
Moctezuma
Using context clues, which definition BEST
communicates the meaning of present as it is
used in the sentence?
I would let them come to trust me, present them
with gifts of gold, and let them see that they had
nothing to fear from me.
a thing given to someone as a gift
existing or happening now; current
to show; exhibit; to introduce to the public
to bring, offer, or give, often in a ceremonious
way
Moctezuma
Which of the following BEST defines the word
erupted in the passage?
A weapon that erupted with smoke and a roar and
destroyed buildings in its path.
to suddenly become active
to be ejected from a volcano
to explode with fire and noise
to shout out in anger or excitement
Moctezuma
Based on “Moctezuma II,” what were Moctezuma
II’s intentions when he said, “I had believed that
he could not see what my true intentions were”?
He wanted to befriend Cortés in hopes that his
city would be spared.
He wanted to observe Cortés in order to find a
possible weakness.
He wanted to pay Cortés to leave his city alone.
He wanted to help Cortés take over the city.
How does the author establish Moctezuma II’s
concern for his people and develop it throughout
the story?
The author uses first person point of view of
Moctezuma in order to explore his inner
thoughts.
The author uses flashback to establish the
revisit and outline the primary conflict of the
story.
The author uses third person point of view to
explain how Cortés invaded and conquered the
Aztec nation.
The author uses first person point of view of
Moctezuma in order to create suspense and
focus the story to a single issue.
Maui/Prom.
Read the sentences from "Maui Discovers the
Secret of Fire."
They learned to draw out the sparks
secreted in different kinds of trees. The
sweet sandalwood was one of these fire
trees.
What TWO words could the author use to replace
the word secreted in these sentences?
uplifted/consumed
consumed/hidden
concealed/hidden
exposed/uplifted
hidden/concealed
Maui/Prom.
The following question has two parts. First,
answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Why did Prometheus seem to prefer the company
of humans to the company of the Mighty Folk?
Prometheus took pity on the humans and
wanted to make them wise and comfortable,
while the Mighty Folk sat idly sipping nectar and
eating ambrosia.
Prometheus believed that humans were more
intelligent than the Mighty Folk, so he preferred
to spend all of his time with them instead of his
people.
Prometheus had already built friendships with
the humans during Saturn's reign, a time when
they were more equal to the Mighty Folk.
Prometheus believed that the Mighty Folk were
hateful and tyrannical, while the humans lived
their days peacefully and without want or worry.
Maui/Prom.
Part B:
Which sentence from the text BEST supports
your response in Part A?
While the Mighty Folk were spending their time
in idleness, drinking nectar and eating ambrosia,
he was intent upon plans for making the world
wiser and better than it had ever been before.
Then he went boldly to Jupiter and begged him
to give fire to men, that so they might have a
little comfort through the long, dreary months of
winter.
Why, if men had fire they might become strong
and wise like ourselves, and after a while they
would drive us out of our kingdom.
Soon there was a cheerful blaze in every rude
home in the land, and men and women gathered
round it and were warm and happy, and thankful
to Prometheus for the wonderful gift which he
had brought to them from the sun.
Maui/Prom
How did the race of humans change after
Prometheus introduced the power of fire to their
culture?
They eventually used it to create weapons that
they could then turn against Prometheus to get
more secrets from him.
They immediately used it to begin making
weapons of war to take on the Mighty Folk in
battle.
They began to cook their food and become more
civilized, shedding their more savage tendencies
to move into the light.
They used the power of fire to gain knowledge
so they could eventually drive all the Mighty Folk
from Mount Olympus.
This will be your constructed response:
Describe how the author develops the point of
view of the narrator within the text "Maui
Discovers the Secret of Fire." Be sure to use
specific examples from the text to support your
response.
Tell me if the text is used in 1st, 2nd, 3rd person and why that matters. Use evidence from the passage.
6th graders are weird
The following question has two parts. First,
answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A:
Which inference about Jupiter is supported by the
excerpt from "The Story of Prometheus"?
Jupiter thought that humans would use the
knowledge of fire to overpower the Mighty Folk.
Jupiter thought that humans would use fire to
burn down Mount Olympus, the home of the
Mighty Folk.
Jupiter thought that humans would use fire to
create machines that would oppose the Mighty
Folk.
Jupiter thought that humans would use the
knowledge of fire to create new Mighty Folk.
Maui/Prom.
Part B:
Which sentence in the excerpt from "The Story of
Prometheus" BEST supports your answer in Part
A?
While the Mighty Folk were spending their time
in idleness, drinking nectar and eating ambrosia,
he was intent upon plans for making the world
wiser and better than it had ever been before.
Why, if men had fire they might become strong
and wise like ourselves, and after a while they
would drive us out of our kingdom.
He reached the place of the sun in the early
morning just as the glowing, golden orb was
rising from the earth and beginning his daily
journey through the sky.
They began at once to leave off their wild and
savage habits; and instead of lurking in the dark
places of the world, they came out into the open
air and the bright sunlight, and were glad
because life had been given to them.
